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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a beverage refrigerator, and a well-stocked snack bar.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a building with large windows.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and geometric pendant lighting.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a balcony on the second floor.

1. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View

1.8 km from North Carolina Central University

Jeff

￥20,134

￥22,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel entrance with a modern design, glass doors, and a colorful ceiling.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, stools, and a seating area with sofas and a patterned ottoman.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and a view of the city.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bottle of champagne, a glass, and a tray with strawberries and a candle on a hotel room.

2. Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

American Tobacco District, 2.3 km from North Carolina Central University

Bobby

￥22,534

￥25,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern building with large glass windows and a sign for DPAC.

A modern bar area with high tables and chairs, a counter with a barista, and a large screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of a building through the window.

3. Durham Marriott City Center

Downtown Durham, 2.7 km from North Carolina Central University

Donald

￥19,922

￥22,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern elevator lobby with marble walls, a bench, and a central elevator with a colorful door.

A modern restaurant with a central bar, high ceiling, and contemporary lighting.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative ceiling piece.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a tiled floor, and three spherical light fixtures.

4. 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Downtown Durham, 2.6 km from North Carolina Central University

Gary

￥22,534

￥26,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop pool area with red umbrellas, white lounge chairs, and a view of a tall building in the background.

A building with a sign that reads "unscripted HOTEL".

A modern living room with a coffee table, sofas, and a dining area with chairs.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a drink, and a blue beach ball.

5. Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Downtown Durham, 2.7 km from North Carolina Central University

Cynthia

￥17,444

￥22,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A house entrance with a number '2605' above the door, a wooden deck, and a blue couch inside.

A hallway with white walls, wooden flooring, and doors leading to other rooms.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a door.

A kitchen with light blue cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a washing machine.

6. Newly Renovated 3 Bedroom House in Lakewood

3.1 km from North Carolina Central University

￥14,702

￥41,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stone fire pit surrounded by striped chairs and tables in an outdoor lounge area with a view of a building in the background.

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a sofa with red ottomans.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center

7.4 km from North Carolina Central University

LaGrant

￥21,334

￥24,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a glass door entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

8. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Durham

11.5 km from North Carolina Central University

Chip

￥18,617

￥21,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A fire pit with seating, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a building with a brick facade.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall art piece.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'HOME 2' sign, a large parking lot, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center

7.4 km from North Carolina Central University

Gaurav

￥23,201

￥26,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A brick pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges leading to a building with a red facade and a grey roof.

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and blue chairs.

A spacious lobby with a long corridor, comfortable seating areas, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern living room with two sofas facing a glass coffee table, a large window with curtains, and a brick wall.

10. Rizzo Center, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

11.7 km from North Carolina Central University

Gordana

￥27,923

￥31,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a TV screen, and a patterned wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a gray sofa, and a gray armchair.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, TV, and a small desk area.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport-Brier Creek

13.2 km from North Carolina Central University

Maurice

￥18,523

￥20,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a covered area.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a counter with stools.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a 'HELLO Morrisville' sign, a 'PINCH' sign above a snack display, and a 'Manager on Duty' sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door and a wall-mounted lamp.

12. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Morrisville

13.8 km from North Carolina Central University

Robel

￥15,844

￥17,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden fence.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass canopy and an American flag.

A modern bar area with a refrigerated display, wooden bar counter, and seating.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

13. Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint

9.6 km from North Carolina Central University

Jessica

￥21,177

￥24,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and a fire pit, adjacent to a modern building with large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a pool table.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a large screen displaying a sports event.

14. JB Duke Hotel

5.1 km from North Carolina Central University

samantha

￥30,905

￥35,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with multiple floors, a covered outdoor seating area, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen.

An indoor swimming pool with metal ladders, a tiled wall, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple screens, and a variety of beverages.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary/Parkside Town Commons

14.1 km from North Carolina Central University

Douglas

￥21,648

￥24,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, large wooden doors, and a view into the interior.

A hotel with a stone lion statue, a covered entrance, and a landscaped garden.

A dining area with a chandelier, tables, chairs, and a Christmas tree.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

16. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

4.8 km from North Carolina Central University

Lowell

￥37,649

￥42,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern living room with a pool table, a sofa, and a dining area.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of greenery.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, glasses, and a bar counter.

17. The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport

13.1 km from North Carolina Central University

Claudia

￥32,315

￥36,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a no diving sign, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern kitchen with built-in shelves, a glass backsplash, and a variety of kitchenware.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several chairs, a large monitor, and pendant lighting.

18. Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek

12 km from North Carolina Central University

Dewayne G.

￥17,256

￥19,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A breakfast counter with various food items and a sign that reads 'TOP IT BREAKFAST'.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, large windows, and a circular ceiling design.

A modern hotel lobby with a central counter, a refrigerated display case, and a seating area with a sofa.

19. Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport

14.1 km from North Carolina Central University

Muthukumar

￥17,201

￥19,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lobby with a green sofa, yellow chairs, a coffee table with drinks, and a window with plants.

A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking area with a delivery van.

A bar area with a granite countertop, wooden chairs, and a large television screen.

A business center with wooden paneling, multiple workstations, and framed artwork on the walls.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

9th Street District, 4.4 km from North Carolina Central University

Anne

￥19,601

￥22,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Compare popular hotels close to North Carolina Central University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View	9.2 Wonderful 595 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 781 reviews	View
Durham Marriott City Center	8.8 Excellent 888 reviews	View
21c Museum Hotel Durham	8.4 Very good 1,016 reviews	View
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Top North Carolina Central University Hotel Reviews

Duke ~2 miles, Walk to Downtown, Close to NCCU, DBAP, and ATC

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely, quiet, clean house. The piano was a surprise bonus. Highly recommend."

Luxe Home 4 Mins to Duke, DPAC, Downtown Durham | King Beds, Pool, Fire Pit, BBQ, Pet OK

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable place. Easy access to DUKE and some of our favorite places. Host was reachable and accommodating."

2BR Durham Central Furnished Apartment w/ Internet

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable!! First time staying at an apartment and was pleased"

COZY SUN FILLED HOME / MODERN VILLA NEAR DOWNTOWN

10/10 Excellent

"Great property. Very clean. Great beds"

Stylish Durham Getaway Near Duke / DT - Fun Backyard

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful stay, Amazing host very accommodating! VERY ACCOMMODATING & UNDERSTANDING. I definitely recommend hands down."

Tapin7 Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"The house was clean and well stocked. House rules were clearly posted. The beds were comfortable."

Sunny Sage Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"We had an exceptional stay during a challenging time. Our daughter underwent surgery at Duke University Hospital, and this cottage proved invaluable—both as a serene refuge the evening before the procedure and as a restorative retreat during her early recovery. The proximity to the hospital eliminated unnecessary travel during a medically sensitive period, while the thoughtfully appointed interior and meticulous upkeep provided genuine comfort when we needed it most. The aesthetic warmth of the space created an environment conducive to rest and recovery. We would not hesitate to return should circumstances bring us back to the area."

★Rad Retreat ★ King Bed ★ Duke ★ Long Term Stays★

10/10 Excellent

"This is a nice, second-story apartment. Decent space for the price."

★ Radiant Retreat ★ King Bed ★ Long Term Stays ★

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was very clean. "

Other attractions near North Carolina Central University

Dr. James E. Shepard Monument

Find out about the history of Durham when you spend time at Dr. James E. Shepard Monument. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Institute for the Study of Minority Issues

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Institute for the Study of Minority Issues in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium

Catch an event at McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium during your trip to Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Stanford L. Warren Library

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Stanford L. Warren Library in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Forest Hills Park

Explore the great outdoors at Forest Hills Park, a lovely green space in Durham. Discover the area's lively festivals and stunning cathedral.

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Black Wall Street

You can find out about the history of Durham when you stop by Black Wall Street. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Hayti Heritage Center

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Hayti Heritage Center in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits during your travels to Durham. Attend a sporting event or visit the stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around North Carolina Central University?

North Carolina Central University is located in an area of Durham known for its stunning cathedral and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 54 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near North Carolina Central University?

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness center. It's located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from North Carolina Central University. Other good options within 5 miles include Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt and 21c Museum Hotel Durham.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to North Carolina Central University?

Expedia has 54 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from North Carolina Central University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near North Carolina Central University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to North Carolina Central University.

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What can I see and do near North Carolina Central University?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and Museum of Life and Science. While you're exploring, swing by American Tobacco Campus, Wallace Wade Stadium, and Cameron Indoor Stadium to learn a bit about the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Forest Hills Park.

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1. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View

2. Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

3. Durham Marriott City Center

4. 21c Museum Hotel Durham

5. Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

6. Newly Renovated 3 Bedroom House in Lakewood

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center

8. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Durham

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center

10. Rizzo Center, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport-Brier Creek

12. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Morrisville

13. Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint

14. JB Duke Hotel

15. Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary/Parkside Town Commons

16. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

17. The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport

18. Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek

19. Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport

20. Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

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Top North Carolina Central University Hotel Reviews

Duke ~2 miles, Walk to Downtown, Close to NCCU, DBAP, and ATC

Luxe Home 4 Mins to Duke, DPAC, Downtown Durham | King Beds, Pool, Fire Pit, BBQ, Pet OK

2BR Durham Central Furnished Apartment w/ Internet

COZY SUN FILLED HOME / MODERN VILLA NEAR DOWNTOWN

Stylish Durham Getaway Near Duke / DT - Fun Backyard

Tapin7 Oasis

Sunny Sage Cottage

★Rad Retreat ★ King Bed ★ Duke ★ Long Term Stays★

★ Radiant Retreat ★ King Bed ★ Long Term Stays ★

Other attractions near North Carolina Central University

Dr. James E. Shepard Monument

Institute for the Study of Minority Issues

McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium

Stanford L. Warren Library

Forest Hills Park

Black Wall Street

Hayti Heritage Center

The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits

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